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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Investigating space blankets - Analysing, concluding and evaluating

Drawing a line graph and analysing group data to look for patterns in heat loss. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Line graph comparing heat loss over time with and without a space blanket, showing that insulation reduces heat loss.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Odd one out and ask the children to discuss in pairs which word from each row they think is the odd one out and why.

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Assessment – Science Y5/6 (A): How reflective are space blankets?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: Investigating space blankets – PlanningY5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Investigating space blankets – Gathering data
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Investigating space blankets – Analysing, concluding and evaluating
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Investigating space blankets – ExtendingY5/6 (A): Lesson 5: Investigating space blankets – Presenting
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